The Monkey Dance
La danse du singe
Synopsis
In a Malian village, Nyamanton, a young man from a noble family, defies convention by marrying Koudédia, a griotte regarded as being of lower social status. Determined to punish their union, Gnanson and the village elders turn a masked ceremony into an instrument of persecution. As the Komo spreads terror and the monkey dance begins, the couple must confront a tradition being used to deny them the freedom to choose their own destiny.
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- Director
- Salif Traoré
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdou Traoré dit Diop
- Original Title
- La danse du singe
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Spoken Languages
- Bambara
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- ORTM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salif Traoré
Abdou Traoré dit Diop
Department Leadership Roster
Salif Traoré
Director
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What is The Monkey Dance about?
In a Malian village, Nyamanton, a young man from a noble family, defies convention by marrying Koudédia, a griotte regarded as being of lower social status. Determined to punish their union, Gnanson and the village elders turn a masked ceremony into an instrument of persecution. As the Komo spreads terror and the monkey dance begins, the couple must confront a tradition being used to deny them the freedom to choose their own destiny.
Who directed The Monkey Dance?
The Monkey Dance was directed by Salif Traoré.
Who stars in The Monkey Dance?
The principal cast of The Monkey Dance includes Idrissa Samaké, Fatoumata Coulibaly, Mamadou Doumbia, Kéfa Diarra, Sory Ibrahima Koïta.
When was The Monkey Dance released and how long is it?
The Monkey Dance was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 25m.